MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BADLY HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded (no leaks)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within axle mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear to front (heavy corroded) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear to front (heavy corroded) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear to front at rear nearside under tray section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded (no leaks)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Corrossion centre section
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sump corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in treads
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake imbalance 18%
front discs worn
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SM08 PPZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM08 PPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SM08 PPZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2008.
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